Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

Newborn Screening Awareness

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Newborns can still have a disorder even though they may look healthy. Early diagnosis through screening may reduce morbidity, premature death, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities.

Newborn Screening Education

Monkeypox 2022

Monkeypox is a very rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It is usually found in Central and West Africa and does not occur naturally in the U.S. However, cases have recently been identified in the U.S. with more cases expected. This situation is being closely monitored by public health.

Monkeypox Website For Healthcare Providers

Illicit Drugs & Fentanyl

Illicit drugs do not come with an ingredients list. Many contain deadly doses of fentanyl. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl and how it has taken over the drug supply.

CDC Website Obtain Naloxone

Get Vaccinated

Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Protection from COVID-19 is critically important because for some people, it can cause severe illness or death.

ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Website Vaccines.gov

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpreters are available.

COVID-19 Website Dashboard Hub

Back-To-School Vaccinations

From newborns to college, you can help protect your children from 16 serious diseases by getting them vaccinated. Get any needed vaccines before the back-to-school rush. Schedule an appointment with your pediatrician or county health department now.

Immunization Website

Alabama Unites Against COVID

Enjoy blue skies and good vibes all summer. Get vaccinated and boosted to prevent serious illness from COVID and wear a mask if community levels are high or if you feel you should. Go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine clinic near you.

Alabama Unites Website Find Vaccine

COVID-19 Testing Locations

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab). You may also order free home tests from covidtests.gov. Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.

Find a Test Site Order Home Tests

Formula Shortage 2022

Many Alabama families are facing challenges finding infant formulas due to the nationwide formula shortage. As Alabamians navigate the formula shortage, ADPH is working to provide updates and resources.

Children's Website

STD/HIV Home Testing

STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits are now available by mail for all Alabama residents, and to selected individuals who are on PrEP therapy. Persons may request one test every three months.

Learn More Order Your Kit

Alabama Family Central

Alabama Family Central is a collaboration of state agencies and partners supporting Alabama's families with resources, services and more to help raise healthy, happy kids.

AFC Website

Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

Programs

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